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$342+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Turkey

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — IST
Jan 11 — Jan 181
Sun 1/11
Sun 1/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Turkey

Cheapest flights from San Diego to Turkey
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Turkey. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 12, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/2910:20 pmSAN - IST
2 stops31h 35mDelta
Fri 1/165:55 pmIST - SAN
2 stops38h 10mDelta
Deal found 12/11$795
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/297:30 pmSAN - IST
2 stops42h 30mBritish Airways
Fri 1/168:10 amIST - SAN
1 stop19h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/11$1,124
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/2911:50 amSAN - IST
2 stops23h 55mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/166:30 amIST - SAN
3 stops25h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$1,130
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/157:10 amSAN - IST
2 stops33h 40mDelta
Tue 1/134:50 amIST - SAN
2 stops28h 55mDelta
Deal found 12/11$1,187
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/151:12 pmSAN - IST
2 stops27h 38mDelta
Sun 1/115:55 pmIST - SAN
2 stops37h 48mDelta
Deal found 12/11$1,188
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/2612:40 pmSAN - IST
2 stops20h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/101:00 pmIST - SAN
2 stops33h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$1,250
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/164:04 pmSAN - IST
2 stops24h 46mDelta
Tue 1/134:50 amIST - SAN
2 stops22h 47mDelta
Deal found 12/11$1,253
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/164:04 pmSAN - IST
2 stops24h 46mDelta
Mon 1/125:55 pmIST - SAN
2 stops33h 45mDelta
Deal found 12/11$1,254
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/159:59 amSAN - IST
2 stops30h 51mDelta
Fri 1/95:55 pmIST - SAN
2 stops37h 48mDelta
Deal found 12/11$1,304
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/264:15 pmSAN - IST
2 stops24h 35mDelta
Sat 1/105:55 pmIST - SAN
2 stops41h 09mDelta
Deal found 12/10$1,334
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/169:59 amSAN - IST
2 stops30h 51mDelta
Mon 12/224:50 amIST - SAN
2 stops24h 15mDelta
Deal found 12/10$1,348
This Iberia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Iberia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/296:15 amSAN - SAW
2 stops27h 50mIberia
Fri 1/1611:25 amSAW - SAN
2 stops32h 07mIberia
Deal found 12/11$2,060

Find flight deals from San Diego to Turkey

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Diego to Turkey flight deals. Data was last updated December 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$547
(Billigflug)

One-way from

$342
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

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Average price

$861
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego to Turkey that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Turkey that are best for you.

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San Diego

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Turkey

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Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

Sun 1/25

6:00 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop32h 50m

Istanbul

Mon 2/2

8:15 am-4:10 pm

1 stop18h 55m

$560

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

Tue 1/20

6:00 pm-5:25 pm

1 stop36h 25m

Istanbul

Wed 1/28

6:45 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop32h 25m

$560

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

Sun 1/25

6:00 pm-12:50 am

1 stop19h 50m

Istanbul

Sun 2/1

8:20 am-4:05 pm

1 stop18h 45m

$560

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

Wed 1/21

6:00 pm-5:30 pm

1 stop36h 30m

Istanbul

Wed 1/28

6:45 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop32h 25m

$560

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

Sun 1/25

6:00 pm-12:50 am

1 stop19h 50m

Istanbul

Sat 1/31

6:40 pm-4:05 pm

1 stop32h 25m

$560

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

Mon 1/19

6:00 pm-12:05 am

1 stop19h 05m

Istanbul

Sun 1/25

8:20 am-10:50 pm

2 stops25h 30m

$571

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

Thu 1/8

1:00 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops22h 45m

Istanbul

Fri 1/30

6:30 am-8:49 pm

2 stops25h 19m

$575

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

Sun 1/25

7:00 am-6:05 pm

2 stops24h 05m

Istanbul

Sun 2/1

6:30 am-7:54 pm

2 stops24h 24m

$575

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

Mon 1/26

6:15 am-5:55 pm

3 stops24h 40m

Istanbul

Mon 2/2

6:30 am-8:47 pm

2 stops25h 17m

$575

San DiegoIstanbul

SAN - IST

SANIST

San Diego

Sat 1/24

6:15 am-6:05 pm

3 stops24h 50m

Istanbul

Sun 2/1

6:30 am-7:54 pm

2 stops24h 24m

$575

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Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Turkey

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Turkey from San Diego with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to Turkey

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to Turkey?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Turkey (average of $542). Flying from San Diego to Turkey in July is currently the most expensive (average of $850). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SAN to TR?

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego to Turkey. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 12, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from San Diego to Turkey in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 16% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Diego to Turkey?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Diego to Turkey. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Diego to Turkey flight should consider departing on Thursday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Turkey

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Turkey. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Turkey. Reviews last updated December 12, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Diego to Turkey, such as Delta, KLM, and Air Canada. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,432 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,517 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,626 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,571 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Diego to Turkey. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Diego to Turkey?

    San Diego (SAN), located 2.6 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from San Diego to Turkey.

  • How long is the flight from San Diego to Turkey?

    For as low as $608, British Airways can have you in Turkey from San Diego in 19h 25m. Airlines will cover a distance of 6915 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Diego to Turkey one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from San Diego to Turkey are British Airways ($485), Turkish Airlines ($563), and Delta ($603).

  • What are the most popular routes from San Diego to Turkey?

    Most travelers choose San Diego - Istanbul, San Diego - Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen or San Diego - Izmir Adnan Menderes Arpt when deciding on the best route from San Diego to Turkey.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Diego to Turkey that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Diego to Turkey flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Diego to Turkey?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Diego to Turkey.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Diego to Turkey?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego to Turkey by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to Turkey?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Turkey (average of $542). Flying from San Diego to Turkey in July is currently the most expensive (average of $850). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 8 airlines flying from San Diego to Turkey

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from San Diego to Turkey. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$575Average$977FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$674Average$1,032FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
KLMCheapest$696Average$904FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$712Average$989FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air CanadaCheapest$725Average$941FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
LufthansaCheapest$739Average$1,232FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
British AirwaysCheapest$741Average$1,092FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$841Average$1,256FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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